The Pirates went up by eight points early in the fourth quarter and connected on 9 of 10 free throws in the period to preserve the lead. Skaff hit all four of her free throws in the quarter and Bailee Tally was 3-for-4.

"Our defensive pressure, especially by our guards, made all the difference in the world," said Kirkland.

NORTH VALLEY 51, SOUTH UMPQUA 45 — At Tri City, senior point guard Kenzie Schmoll registered a game-high 22 points and Lexi Pittman added 12 points and 11 rebounds to help North Valley rally in the second half.

The Knights (2-1) trailed 25-23 at halftime.

Mikala Mohr, a sophomore forward, contributed 11 rebounds and five steals for North Valley.

MAZAMA 64, ASHLAND 35 — At Klamath Falls, sophomore guard Georgia Williams scored a game-high 14 points to go with six rebounds for Ashland, which fell behind by 15 points in the first quarter and never recovered.